NetVu EcoSense Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
The following Quick Start Guide will help you through the initial installation,
configuration and operation of the EcoSense.
Use this document in conjunction with the Installation & Operation Guide. This is
located on the Product CD supplied with the unit and can also be found on the
Dedicated Micros website (dedicatedmicros.com).
Check the contents of the box
Remove the packaging and check all items listed below are present.
• EcoSense DVR (either 4, 8, or 16 input)
• IR Remote Control
• 12v DC Power Adaptor
• EcoSense Software/Documentation CD
• Quick Start Guide
If any of these items are missing; please contact the Dedicated Micros Customer
Service team on +44 (0) 845 600 9501

Installing The Unit

The unit supports up to 4, 8 or 16
Video Inputs (dependant on model).
These are connected via the 75Ω
BNC connectors. Connect cameras
to the video inputs starting from
VID 1.
The unit supports a main monitor via
'MON A'. A spot monitor can also be
connected via 'MON B'.
The unit supports two channels of bi-
directional audio. Connect the audio
equipment to the phono sockets
labelled AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT.
The unit supports a 10/100Mbps
auto-detecting network port. Use a
CAT5 cable to connect the unit to the
network port labelled 'NET'.
The unit supports 17 normally open/
closed alarm inputs, or one Global
keyswitch.
Note: The 4 channel unit supports 5
normally open/closed alarm inputs.
The unit supports up to two 24V
200mA relays.
Note: The 4 channel unit supports 1
relay input.
Connect the 12v DC power adaptor
(supplied) to the unit and then to
the wall socket, or to a fused spur
connection. To be compliant with
wiring regulations in some countries,
an Alarm/Security device should
be connected to a fused spur and
not a wall outlet socket (check local
regulations before installation).
Accessing The Configuration/Viewer Menus
The unit can be configured either on the local monitor or over a network connection
using a PC with Internet Explorer or similar web browser.
Accessing the Configuration menus on a local monitor
The Configuration pages can be displayed on the local monitor by pressing the
MENU button on the IR Remote Control.
Note: If the IR Remote Control does not open the menu, press the DVR button to
make sure it is in DVR mode, then press the MENU button.
Accessing the Configuration/Viewer menus via a PC web browser
The IP address of the unit is required to access the webpages. The DHCP
assigned address can be identified via the local menu pages. Using the local
monitor, press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control and navigate to the
System menu. The DHCP IP address will be displayed. A fixed IP address can be
assigned via the Network menu.
To access the unit via DNS, the default address will be:
<machine serial number>.<yourdomain>.com
The <machine serial number> is displayed on the underside of the unit (and on the
System menu page).
<yourdomain> relates to the name assigned to your DNS network.
The default DNS address can be renamed via the Network menu.
• Launch Internet Explorer (or other web browser package).
• Type the URL for the unit.
• The opening menu page will be displayed.
Opening Menu
When first accessing the unit, the main menu will be displayed. This menu allows
access to the Configuration menus, the Viewer menus and also several
Download options.
Note: The Download options will only be available if viewing remotely via a
network connection.
Select the Configuration menu tab to access the unit's Configuration menus. Refer
to 'Navigating the Configuration Menus' for further guidance.
Select the Viewer menu tab to access the unit's Viewer function. Refer to 'Operating
The Viewer' for further guidance.
Select the Download menu tab to access the various Download sub-options.

Navigating The Configuration Menus

The configuration pages are navigated using the menu tree (displayed on the left
of each page). Selecting one of the menu options will display the relevant page.
Associated sub-menus will then be available
Relevant menus can be accessed
directly via the coloured softkey options
shown at the base of each menu.
The options available will depend
on the menu being viewed. Select a
softkey option by pressing either the
corresponding button on the IR Remote
Control (if viewing the menus locally),
or by selecting the relevant option via
the mouse (if viewing the webpages).
Note: Any changes are automatically saved when the page is closed. To 'manually'
save changes, select the Save option.

Operating The Viewer

Select the 'Viewer' option from the Opening Menu to access the Viewer menus.
Navigation is via a colour coded softkey
system. The colour bar menu provides
an intuitive approach to operator and
installer alike. The coloured buttons
on the IR Remote Control and front
panel correspond to the menu options
displayed on screen.
The function of the buttons will change
according to whether the unit is in Live
or Playback mode.
Video Help
Video Help files are imbedded on the unit and offer step by step guidance on
performing some of the most common tasks required of the EcoSense. Access
the Video Help menu via the Viewer menus. The Help videos are divided into six
categories; each category containing
relevant videos. To play a video, first click directly on one of the six categories. If
viewing remotely, use the Directional buttons and the OK button. A connected USB
mouse can also be used. When a category is chosen, all associated videos will be
listed. Select a video to play.
Note: A speaker must be connected to the Audio OUT connection to hear the
associated audio commentary.